FIRST LIGHT INC
Programs
Permanent Supportive Housing Program
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: FIRST LIGHT OFFERS 3 HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY AND ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED WITH SOCIAL WORKERS WHO HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, HELP SECURE INCOME OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE CLIENTS' HOME. ONE OF THESE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDES, SHORT TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE OBTAIN HOUSING QUICKLY, INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND STAY HOUSED. BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH A HOME, THEY ARE IN A BETTER POSITION TO ADDRESS OTHER CHALLENGES THAT MAY HAVE LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS, SUCH AS OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT OR ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. DURING THIS YEAR THE AGENCY SERVED 197 PEOPLE IN THIS HOUSING PROGRAM.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$998.3KEmergency Shelter Services
EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE EMERGENCY SHELTER CAN PROVIDE SHELTER TO 38 HOMELESS WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. FIRST LIGHT PROVIDES MEALS DAILY, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND A WEALTH OF RESOURCES TO ASSIST GUESTS AS THEY AIM TO RE-ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN THE COMMUNITY. FIRST LIGHT'S INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANNING AND COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC SERVICES ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS.FIRST LIGHT COLLABORATES WITH OTHER HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PLACE GUESTS IN APPROPRIATE HOUSING SITUATIONS UPON LEAVING THE SHELTER. THE AGENCY ALSO IMPLEMENTED NEW PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ON SITE FOR PARTICIPANT, INCREASED JOB READINESS PROGRAMS WHICH HELPED SHELTER AND HOUSED GUEST DEVELOP RESUMES AND SEEK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IT IS FIRST LIGHT'S PROGRAM GOAL TO OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, SELF-DISCOVERY AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT THROUGH GROUP THERAPY, LIFE SKILLS THERAPY, AND COUNSELING. EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INCREASED, INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES LED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR GUESTS WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE. THERE WERE 326 SESSIONS AND 754 UNDUPLICATED PERSONS BENEFITED FROM THE HEALTHY MINDS PROGRAM DURING THIS PERIOD. OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO LEFT FIRST LIGHT DURING THIS PERIOD: 150 WENT TO PERMANENT HOUSING OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; 23 WENT TO TREATMENT PROGRAM FACILITY; 17 WENT TO A HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC OR MEDICAL TREATMENT; 24 WENT TO OTHER TYPES OF SHELTER/HOUSING (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, BOARDING HOME, OTHER EMERGENCY SHELTER).GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$969.8K
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